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food forest - how to plant a food forest at home
Gardening

How To: Plant a Food Forest for Foraging at Home

Create a self-sustaining, eco-friendly forest garden on your property by following these steps. 

10 Tips for a Money-Making, Hassle-Free Yard Sale
DIY

10 Tips for a Money-Making, Hassle-Free Yard Sale

When it comes to yard sales, it's easy to make a wrong turn: setting prices too high, forgetting to advertise, or shadowing buyers are all simple mistakes sellers make. But a well-planned yard sale will leave your wallet fatter and your home decluttered. Proper planning, skillful organization, and a sense of humor will save the day—and your sanity. Here are 10 tips to ensure success.

10 Fast-Growing Plants for (Almost) Instant Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal

10 Fast-Growing Plants for (Almost) Instant Curb Appeal

Bright flowers and colorful foliage are the easiest ways to amp up your curb appeal. If you're in a rush to get things growing, try one of these fast-blooming varieties to add instant charm to your facade.

Rain Chain
Lawn & Garden

Solved! What is a Rain Chain?

Alternatives to downspouts, rain chains guide water down from the gutter—with a lot more charm.

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Landscaping

7 Types of Pine Trees That are Great for Home Landscapes

While deciduous trees shed their leaves in fall, these trees keep their foliage all year long.

Residential backyard deck overlooking lawn and lake
Deck, Patio & Porch

Decking Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make

As outdoor relaxation season heats up, be sure to check your deck and take care of any necessary repairs. Here’s what to look for.

10 Gazebo Kits You Can Buy and Build Yourself
Sheds & ADUs

10 Gazebo Kits You Can Buy and Build Yourself

Relax in the yard while enjoying privacy and protection from the sun with these cool, ready-to-assemble gazebo kits.

garage entryway drop zone makeover before
Garages

Before & After: A Cluttered Garage Entryway Becomes a Useful, Beautiful Drop Zone

Upgrade the drop zone with an attractive bench and set of hooks in a single weekend.

6 Things to Know Before Painting Rust
Painting & Finishing

6 Things to Know Before You Paint Over Rust

Get a primer on a metal makeover you can use to restore rusted relics to better-than-new condition.

Repairing a Garden Hose that Leaks at the Spigot
Repair & Maintenance

Garden Hose Repair: 4 Fast (and Frugal) Fixes

Repair rather than replace your most essential lawn care accessory with these quick and easy techniques.

DIY Pipe Curtain Rod
Interior

DIY Plumbing Pipe Curtain Rod

We think the size and shape of plumbing pipes make them a perfect stand-in for a curtain rod. Spray painted dark for a more industrial flair, this DIY project helps pull together DIY office decor.

Homemade Fertilizer for Lawns - Grass
Lawn Care

Homemade Fertilizer Makes the Grass Always Greener

While it doesn't guarantee a lush, green lawn, applying your own homemade fertilizer is an inexpensive, satisfying step in the right direction.

20 Cheap Home Repairs That Could Save You Thousands
Repair & Maintenance

20 Cheap Home Repairs That Could Save You Thousands

If your house could talk, it would tell you that spending a little money now on small repairs could save you big bucks down the road. We’ve put together 20 of the best small updates for keeping your home happy and your wallet full.

10 Tall Plants for an Interesting Landscape
Curb Appeal

10 Tall Plants for an Interesting Landscape

For a garden that stands head and shoulders above the rest, try these “high profile” species for instant curb appeal.

A Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) hanging upside down at a feeder in Scotland, UK
Wildlife

7 Important Things to Know About Your Squirrel Feeder

Squirrels are undeniably entertaining to watch as they scamper and scurry. Invite these high-energy pranksters into your backyard with their very own squirrel feeder.

The Best Liquid Sander Deglosser Options
Reviews

The Best Liquid Sander Deglosser for Your Workshop

Quickly remove paint and other coating from furniture, cabinets, and other surfaces—no sandpaper required—with the right product for your project.

water resistant vs waterproof
Flooring

Water-Resistant vs. Waterproof: What’s the Difference?

If you don’t yet understand the difference between these two terms, you’re not alone. Join us as we dive into these deep waters.

What is CPVC
Plumbing

Solved! What is CPVC and What is it Used For?

Durable, long-lasting, and chemical-resistant, CPVC is a popular building material. 

10 Brilliant Balcony Garden Ideas
Gardening

10 Brilliant Balcony Garden Ideas

Urban gardeners, rejoice! These unique and creative gardening ideas are designed to fit even the tiniest balcony.

what to do with grass clippings
Lawn & Garden

Solved! The Great Debate on What to Do with Grass Clippings

The right answer might not be what you think.